Dance as Creative Collaboration (101-2-20)

Topic

Collaborative Methods in Dancemaking

Instructors

Alyssa Motter

Meeting Info

Wirtz Center Ballroom: Tues, Thurs 9:00AM - 10:20AM

Overview of class

This course explores the dynamic process of creating dance collaboratively, with an emphasis on shared authorship and group creativity. Through practice-based learning and theoretical study, students will engage with diverse methods of collective choreography, including improvisation, structured composition, and interdisciplinary approaches. Students will examine historical and contemporary models of collaborative dancemaking while refining communication skills, building trust, and navigating creative challenges. Together, the class will develop and perform an original dance piece that reflects the group's collective vision. The course culminates in an in-class performance and a critical reflection on the collaborative journey.

Registration Requirements

None No cost

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: This class is restricted to Dance majors/minors & Music Theatre Certificate students during pre-registration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites (when pre-reqs are applicable) or have placed in the level